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shot-scraper 1.11 enhances web scraping with file-based JS and improved server handling

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The latest release of shot-scraper, version 1.11, introduces several improvements to its command-line interface and website scraping capabilities. Key updates include an extended wait time for servers to start, allowing for more robust operation. Additionally, the tool now supports loading JavaScript from local files or standard input, enhancing flexibility for users. These changes aim to improve consistency and usability for developers working with web scraping and site analysis. AI

IMPACT Minor usability improvements for a web scraping tool, with no direct impact on AI model development or deployment.

RANK_REASON This is a minor release of a command-line utility, not a frontier model release or significant industry event.

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shot-scraper 1.11 enhances web scraping with file-based JS and improved server handling

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    shot-scraper 1.11

    <p><strong>Release:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/simonw/shot-scraper/releases/tag/1.11">shot-scraper 1.11</a></p> <p>Some minor improvements, mainly around command option consistency and making the <code>server:</code> mechanism <a href="https://shot-scraper.datasette.io/…

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